Jewish Ethics Quiz

Judaism has a lot to say about ethics. How can we be responsible businesspeople? What constitutes talking about someone (and is it ever good to)? How can we be mentsches -- and what is a mentsch, anyway?

Question 1. Which of these is a fundamental principle of Jewish business ethics?
"Let the buyer beware"
"The law of the land is the law"
"If you can't take the heat, keep out of the kitchen"
"You break it, you bought it"

Question 2. According to Jewish law, is smoking marijuana allowed in the United States?
Yes
No
Yes, but only when medically necessary
Yes, but only when permitted by American law

Question 3. Why is gossip, or rekhilut, prohibited?
Because it would look bad if Jews were caught gossiping
Because it can hurt people emotionally and materially, even if it seems innocent
Because it's not productive
Because it can cause you to become a leper (metzorah)

Question 4. True or false: According to Judaism, as long as what you're saying is true, there's no problem saying it to others.
True
False

Question 6. According to the Talmud, what is the punishment for slander?
Lashes
Imprisonment
A fine
None of the above

Question 7. When is it permitted to pass on negative comments?
When you hear that someone is a bad businessperson and you know that it's true
When you hear that someone is not welcoming to strangers
When a friend is accused of putting a stumbling block before a blind person
When a friend who you know is honest is accused of being dishonest, and you want to warn him